Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

What Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee does

IIT Roorkee is a government-funded public technical university established in 1847 as Roorkee College, making it the oldest engineering institution in Asia and the first engineering university of independent India (elevated in 1949 and converted into an IIT in 2001 under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961). The institution operates across 23 academic departments, 9 centres, and 1 school — the Mehta Family School of Data Science and AI — and serves a community of 10,300+ students, 500+ faculty, and 600+ non-faculty staff, awarding 2,614 degrees at the 2025 convocation. It functions as the sole organising institute for JEE Advanced, India's national-level engineering entrance examination, which gates admissions to all 23 IITs and reaches roughly 2.5 lakh eligible candidates each year alongside 13 lakh+ JEE Main registrants.

Its portfolio spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education across engineering, sciences, architecture, design, management, and humanities, with notable depth in earth sciences, hydrology, biotechnology, and quantum research. Applied research is institutionalised through SRIC (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy) and an active technology-transfer pipeline covering fast-charging lithium-ion batteries (Cathion Energy), catalytic hydrothermal gasification for hydrogen, AI-driven battery management systems (MaxVolt), climate projection datasets (INDRA-CMIP6), perovskite solar cells (Perovskite Innovation), and water purification (JS Aquaritin, Maithri Aquatech). The 450+ patent portfolio and 240+ startup originations position it as a meaningful node in India's DeepTech innovation system.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid of government grants, subsidised tuition, sponsored research overheads, JEE Advanced examination fees, technology licensing, corporate training (e.g., AM/NS India via NAMTECH), and a growing catalogue of professional certificate programmes in Data Science & Generative AI (with TimesPro), Quantum Computing, EV Technology (with SkyySkill Academy), and ESG & Sustainability (with eAsia Academy), delivered directly to working professionals and corporate L&D buyers. Recent strategic capital of Rs 1,000 crore via a Super Endowment with IvyCap Ventures and NuQuant signals a deliberate scaling of research and DeepTech commercialisation capacity.

Name

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Legal name

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Website

http://www.iitr.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

IIT Roorkee is a public technical university and Asia's oldest engineering institution (est. 1847), serving 10,300+ students across 23 departments. It organises India's national JEE Advanced exam and conducts multi-disciplinary research with industry in AI, batteries, telecom, and sustainability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Technical/Engineering)

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering research programs
• Professional certification programs
• Technology licensing services
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roorkee

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: As a publicly funded premier technical institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IIT Roorkee receives substantial recurring government grants for operations, infrastructure, and research. Additional funding comes from research projects sponsored by various government ministries and agencies.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Tuition fees from undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Arch, M.Des), and doctoral (PhD) programmes across 23 departments. Concessionary fees for female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates funded through government schemes.
3. Sponsored Research and Consultancy: SRIC coordinates sponsored research projects funded by government agencies and industry, generating overhead recovery and consultancy revenue. Technology transfer agreements generate one-time licensing fees and royalty income.
4. Technology Transfer and Licensing: Multiple technologies (Li-ion batteries, waste-to-hydrogen, water purification, fire safety, antenna tech, biomass torrefaction) licensed to industry partners for commercial use, generating licensing fees and royalty streams.
5. Professional Certificate Programmes: Fee-based professional programmes in Data Science & ML GenAI (8-month PG Certificate with TimesPro), EV Technology, Quantum Computing (6.5-month Advanced Certificate), and ESG & Sustainability offered to working professionals and corporations.
6. JEE Advanced Examination Fees: Application and examination fees collected from approximately 2.5 lakh candidates annually appearing for JEE Advanced, the national engineering entrance examination organized by IIT Roorkee.
7. Corporate Training and Executive Education: Customised workforce transformation and executive education programmes delivered to industrial partners such as AM/NS India, generating revenue through NAMTECH platform and similar corporate partnerships.
8. Campus Services and Facilities: Revenue from guest house facilities, conference/event hosting, laboratory testing services, and continued education centre programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IIT Roorkee is Asia's oldest technical institution delivering undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des), postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA), and doctoral programmes across 23 academic departments, 9 centres, and 1 school. It organises the JEE Advanced national engineering entrance examination, conducts sponsored research through SRIC, licenses patented technologies to industry (450+ patents filed/granted), and offers professional certificate programmes in Data Science, Generative AI, Quantum Computing, EV Technology, and ESG/Sustainability in partnership with EdTech providers.

Product overview

IIT Roorkee operates as a comprehensive academic institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, sciences, architecture, and humanities. The institution's product portfolio includes professional certificate programs in emerging technologies (Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Quantum Computing, EV Technology, ESG/Sustainability), specialized academic schools (Mehta Family School of Data Science and AI), research facilities (Digital Twin Simulation Lab, Antibody Discovery Platform), and educational technology platforms (Virtual Labs). The academic offerings are structured as standalone certification programs and degree-granting schools, with several programs delivered through industry partnerships such as TimesPro, SkyySkill Academy, eAsia Academy, and CADFEM India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: School offering BTech in Data Science and AI, with successful inaugural batch placements.
• TIDES Business Incubator

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des) Full-time undergraduate engineering, architecture, and design degree programmes for Class 12 students admitted through JEE Advanced across all IITs, with B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Des degree outcomes.
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Arch, M.Des) Postgraduate degree programmes in engineering, sciences, management, architecture, and design, admitting candidates via GATE-based COAP counselling (managed by IIT Roorkee) and direct applications for MBA and other programmes.
• Doctoral (PhD) Programmes Doctoral research programmes across all 23 departments in engineering, sciences, architecture, design, and humanities, supported by institute fellowships, PMRF, and government scholarships.
• JEE Advanced National Engineering Entrance Examination Computer-based national-level engineering entrance examination administered annually by IIT Roorkee as the sole organising institute for admissions to all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology, serving approximately 2.5 lakh candidates each year.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Machine Learning & Generative AI Eight-month professional certification programme delivered in partnership with TimesPro, covering Python, machine learning, deep learning, MLOps, large language models, and Generative AI, with specialisations in Deep Learning with Image and GenAI or Data Engineering with GenAI for working professionals.
• Advanced Certificate in Quantum Computing: Algorithms and AI/ML 6.5-month online advanced certificate programme for professionals covering quantum internet protocols, secure communication, quantum algorithms, and quantum machine learning with practical projects on IBM and D-Wave quantum systems.
• EV Technology Certification Courses Certification courses in Electric Vehicle technology covering EV architecture, battery systems, motors, power electronics, and charging infrastructure, targeting engineering graduates, diploma holders, and working professionals, combining theoretical learning with practical training and capstone projects.
• ESG and Sustainability Professional Certificate Programmes Professional certificate programmes in ESG reporting and carbon management offered through the Continuing Education Centre in collaboration with eAsia Academy, targeting working professionals and sustainability practitioners.
• Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Dedicated academic school offering B.Tech in Data Science and AI with strong emphasis on foundational learning, interdisciplinary training, and deep-technology skills for undergraduate students.
• Digital Twin Simulation Lab One of India's most advanced Digital Twin Simulation Labs established in partnership with CADFEM India, providing access to Ansys simulation solutions including Digital Twin, CFD, FEM, and Electromagnetics tools for academic and industry research.
• Corporate Training and Executive Education (NAMTECH and Continuing Education Centre) Customised B2B corporate training, executive education, workforce transformation, and joint academic programmes delivered directly to industrial partners such as AM/NS India, with bespoke curriculum and applied research components.
• Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) SRIC coordinates sponsored research projects funded by government agencies and industry, manages technology transfer agreements, and provides industrial consultancy services generating overhead recovery and royalty income.
• Virtual Labs Online simulation-based engineering, technology, and science experiments using digital models of real-world systems, providing free access to students at partner institutions through nodal centre arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Charging time reduction from 1 hour to under 10 minutes for Li-ion batteries through advanced fast-charging technology transferred to Cathion Energy
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature21 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nothing Technology LimitedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026MoU with London-based consumer technology company Nothing during Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, to accelerate India's deep-tech innovation ecosystem through mentorship programmes, startup support initiatives, an Industrial Design Challenge, and knowledge-sharing sessions focused on entrepreneurship, product engineering, and electronic design.
• Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development at IISc BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Second MoU signed by Nothing with Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (IISc) during Bharat Innovates 2026, with IIT Roorkee being the academic partner in this deep-tech innovation ecosystem initiative.
• AM/NS India (ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026MoU with IIT Roorkee to collaborate on education, research, and innovation in manufacturing and steel technologies. The partnership focuses on joint academic programmes, executive education, workforce transformation, collaborative research, technology development, and intellectual property creation through AM/NS India's NAMTECH platform. Aims to strengthen India's manufacturing and steel sectors by combining industrial expertise with academic research capabilities.
• Cathion Energy Private LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 May 2026Technology transfer agreement for two advanced lithium-ion battery technologies developed by Prof. Anjan Sil. The technologies use oxide-based electrode materials to improve charging speed, power density and electrochemical performance for applications in electric vehicles, portable electronics and renewable energy storage. Charging time can be reduced from one hour to under 10 minutes.
• SkyySkill AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 May 2026MoU between IIT Roorkee's E&ICT Academy and SkyySkill Academy to launch certification courses in Electric Vehicle technology. The programme targets engineering graduates, diploma holders, and working professionals with curriculum covering EV architecture, battery systems, motors, power electronics, and charging infrastructure, combining theoretical learning with practical training and capstone projects. Addresses India's shortage of skilled EV professionals.
• NCRTC (National Capital Region Transport Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2026MoU signed to collaborate on research, innovation, and capacity building in urban transport. The partnership combines IIT Roorkee's academic expertise with NCRTC's experience implementing India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), Namo Bharat, through joint research projects, technology demonstrations, and training programmes.
• Compliance Kart Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Empanelled as Industry Partner for the Government of Uttar Pradesh's Carbon Credit Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture in collaboration with IIT Roorkee. The company develops MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) systems, mobilises farmers, and supports carbon credit generation and monetisation. Features a farmer-centric revenue-sharing model allocating 50% of carbon credit proceeds to farmers upfront.
• THDC India LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026MoU signed with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for specialised landslide treatment in Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh as part of slope stabilisation efforts for Himalayan highway construction.
• Defence Geo-informatics Research Establishment (DGRE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Technical collaboration with DGRE for geo-hazard mitigation, contributing to slope stabilisation and landslide early warning along the Chardham route in Uttarakhand using InSAR-based monitoring technology.
• Geological Survey of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Collaboration with Geological Survey of India as part of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' strategy to prioritise slope stabilisation in Himalayan highway construction, deploying advanced monitoring systems.
• National Institute of Rock MechanicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Partnership with National Institute of Rock Mechanics for geo-technical risk assessment and monitoring of landslide-prone Himalayan highways as part of India's preventive engineering approach to infrastructure safety.
• MaxVolt EnergycoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Strategic MoU to collaboratively develop advanced AI-driven Battery Management Systems for energy storage and electric mobility solutions. The partnership integrates AI and ML algorithms for real-time monitoring, predictive diagnostics, adaptive charging, and enhanced thermal management for lithium batteries. Includes establishment of a Centre of Excellence on Second Life Reusability Detection, supporting India's Make in India and clean mobility initiatives.
• C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2025MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence at IIT Roorkee focusing on accelerating indigenous research and innovation in advanced communication technologies including 5G/6G, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and AI-based applications. The initiative aims to strengthen India's leadership in global telecom innovation and contribute to technological self-reliance through joint research and prototype development.
• WRI IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Agreement to work together on research and knowledge-sharing initiatives related to sustainable batteries, clean energy research, and battery economy solutions. Contributes to India's clean energy transition and sustainability goals.
• Maithri Aquatech Pvt. Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Partnership to pioneer sustainable water solutions in India. Maithri Aquatech specialises in Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology, and the collaboration aims to develop and deploy innovative water extraction and purification solutions.
• USAC (Uttarakhand Space Application Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025MoU to foster collaboration in key areas of academic, scientific, and research engagement, with focus on space science and geospatial applications. Supports Uttarakhand's space and geospatial technology development.
• International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Five-year MoU for joint research and innovation collaboration, extending academic and research cooperation between the two institutions across multiple disciplines.
• Amazon IndiacoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Partnership to develop biodegradable paper mailers from agricultural waste as part of a 15-month pilot research project. Addresses stubble burning problems in Punjab and Haryana while creating sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. Extends fresh produce shelf life by up to a week.
• Permionics Global TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Technology transfer agreement for licensing of three innovative environmentally sustainable technologies developed at IIT Roorkee to Gujarat-based Permionics Global Technologies.
• Swan Environmental Pvt LtdcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Technology transfer of novel test stand and method to measure burning rate of flammable liquids, transferred to Hyderabad-based Swan Environmental Pvt Ltd for industrial safety and environmental monitoring applications.
• EnrgEnv Smart Chemicals and Materials Pvt. Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Technology Transfer Agreement for developing solid electrolytes for Li-ion batteries, supporting India's electric vehicle push and energy storage ambitions.
• Jagatjit Agri India Private LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Technology Transfer Agreement on biomass torrefaction technology developed by Prof. Sonal K Thengane of Hydro and Renewable Energy Department, for agricultural waste processing and value addition.
• MTEKPROcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Licensing agreement for antenna gain boosting technology that integrates a band-pass gain boosting surface to enhance antenna performance for industrial wireless applications.
• UnivLabs Technology Private LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Technology Transfer Agreement for translating research findings in urology and medical device technology into real-world applications through partnership with UnivLabs Technology Private Limited.
• JS Aquaritin Global Pvt. Ltd.coreTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Successful licensing of novel water treatment technology to JS Aquaritin Global Pvt. Ltd., strengthening IIT Roorkee's commitment to environmental sustainability and technology-driven societal impact.
• Organic Recycling Systems Ltd. (ORSL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025MoU to jointly advance research in biomass valorisation, biochar development, and waste-to-energy technologies. Focus areas include biomass characterisation, biofuel production, biochar for carbon sequestration and water purification, and torrefaction of municipal solid waste. Also establishes training programmes and internship opportunities to support India's clean energy and carbon neutrality goals.
• CADFEM IndiacoreTechnology or Integration · 4 September 2025Partnership to establish one of India's most advanced Digital Twin Simulation Labs at IIT Roorkee, providing access to Ansys' state-of-the-art simulation solutions including Digital Twin, CFD, FEM, and Electromagnetics. CADFEM provides software licenses, technical workshops, and collaborative research guidance. Designed to serve as a national model for academia-industry collaboration in engineering education and a blueprint for similar initiatives with other IITs across India.
• Kyoto UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Launched joint research lab IN-CBI (India-Japan Centre for Biological Innovation) in Japan to advance research on healthy aging, focusing initially on eye vision. Represents significant international academic collaboration between two leading institutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• IIT Delhi: Premier IIT with overlapping engineering, science, and management programs. Competes for the same JEE Advanced cohort, industry-funded research, and government-backed DeepTech commercialisation.
• IIT Bombay: Sister IIT and one of India's top-ranked technical universities. Comparable in scale, faculty base, JEE Advanced admissions pool, and industry partnership breadth — competes directly for faculty, research grants, and industry-sponsored programs.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru: India's premier research university with strong focus on physical and life sciences R&D. Shares the same government-funder ecosystem, JEE-adjacent talent pipeline, and tech transfer commercialisation model.
• IIT Kharagpur: Oldest IIT (founded 1951) and largest campus; comparable in scale and breadth of departments. Competes for the same engineering talent funnel and large industry partnerships, particularly in manufacturing and mining.
• IIT (BHU) Varanasi: Engineering university within the IIT system, with comparable engineering departments and research output. Competes for the same JEE Advanced talent pool and industrial consultancy work.
• IIT Madras: Consistently top-ranked IIT, particularly strong in research output and tech transfer. Direct competitor for faculty hiring, sponsored research, and startup incubation in DeepTech categories.
• IIT Kanpur: Sister IIT with comparable engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary research portfolio. Competes directly in JEE Advanced admissions, faculty recruitment, and industry-sponsored R&D.

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Global benchmark for engineering and technology education, with significantly larger endowment, international research footprint, and industry-funded labs. Comparable as a peer institution in mission and breadth of technical research, though operating at a vastly different scale and funding model.
• Stanford University: Global leader in technology-transfer-driven research and engineering education; comparable as the international model for converting university IP into startup and industry value. Stanford sets the benchmark IIT Roorkee aspires to in commercialisation and Silicon Valley industry ties.

Emerging players

• BITS Pilani: Premier private STEM university and a key alternative to IITs for high-scoring Indian students. Competes in admissions, professional upskilling programs, and industry placements, with greater commercial agility as a private institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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M&A

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